Concerns are being raised over a Covid-related backlog of tribunal cases involving people who believe they have lost their jobs unfairly.
Official figures show the number of outstanding employment tribunal cases is greater than during the financial crisis of a decade ago.
Citizens Advice said the situation was “a perfect storm” and set to get worse.
A separate report highlighted mental health worries among people who have made unsuccessful claims for benefits.
As with other areas of the court system, the coronavirus outbreak delayed many tribunal cases.
In addition, there has been an increase in the number of people claiming they have been unfairly dismissed as job losses grow.